Engine and engine cooling: exhaust systemRecall 14V-088 · 2010–2015 Mack LEU
Mack Trucks, Inc. recall 14V-088 covers 958 2010–2015 Mack LEU for a engine and engine cooling: exhaust system problem, reported to NHTSA on February 21, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 73% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V088000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 LEU vehicles manufactured May 14, 2009, through February 14, 2014, and equipped with a Cummins ISL engine. In the affected vehicles, the exhaust pipe may disconnect from the muffler/catalyst.
The risk
If the exhaust pipe separates from the muffler on a twin-steer configured vehicle where the vehicle is operated from the right side, the operator may be exposed to carbon monoxide levels which may cause personal injury.
The fix
Mack will notify owners. The recall began on April 21, 2014. The recall is expected to begin in late April 2014. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-336-393-2000. Mack's number for this recall is SC0376.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
73%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.